International Order & Shipping Policies

We are proud to ship to customers in many countries and regions around the globe. View our International Shipping page
for the full list of countries, regions, and currencies that we support.

The policies below apply to Blue Nile orders shipped to all applicable countries and regions with the exception of the EU, Canada, the UAE (Dubai Only), Australia, and China. For Blue
Nile orders shipping to the US (or APO/FPO addresses) please see our
US Order & Shipping Policies.

International Shipments

Importer of Record

The importer of record refers to the individual or company who is responsible for ensuring that goods are imported in accordance with all laws and
regulations of the destination country or region. The importer of record is responsible for paying all duties, taxes, and fees assessed by customs or the carrier.
For further details, please visit our page on Customs, Duties and Taxes.

For the following countries and regions, the recipient is the importer of record:

Guam

Hong Kong (SAR)

Japan

Macau (SAR)

Mexico

New Zealand

Northern Mariana Islands

Norway

Puerto Rico

Singapore

Switzerland

Taiwan Region

U.S. Virgin Islands

For the following countries and regions, Blue Nile acts as the importer of record on behalf of the recipient:

Australia

Canada

China

United Arab Emirates

The European Union

Title And Risk Of Loss

Importer of Record Recipients

Title and risk of loss for items ordered will transfer to the recipient once your shipment has been picked up by the carrier from Blue Nile's facilities.

Non-Importer of Record Recipients<

Title and risk of loss for items ordered, transfer to the recipient upon pickup or delivery.

Restrictions

Items eligible to be shipped under our International Shipping Policy are based on the destination country or region.

Due to specific regulations, Blue Nile's product set may differ for the following countries or regions: Canada, China, and Europe (including Norway and Switzerland).

Shipping

All international orders will be shipped via trusted, professional carrier and insured during transit. Please note that the arrival times listed on the US
website apply to US shipping addresses only. Estimates of the international shipping delivery times can be provided by one of our
diamond and jewellery experts at service@bluenile.com or 800-0353-0016.

Order Payment

Blue Nile accepts payment in any of the following currencies:

Australian Dollar

Canadian Dollar

Chinese Yuan Renminbi

Hong Kong Dollar

Japanese Yen

Macau Pataca

Mexican Peso

New Taiwan Dollar

New Zealand Dollar

Singapore Dollar

United Arab Emirates Dirham

United States Dollar

For orders shipping to China, we can only accept payment in Chinese Yuan Renminbi. For orders shipping to Canada, we can only accept payment in Canadian Dollars.

Customs, Duties and Taxes

The customs office of the destination country or region may impose customs fees, import duties, taxes, and other charges to your international order. These additional charges required for customs clearance are the responsibility of the recipient unless otherwise noted. When your order arrives at customs, either the carrier or customs office will contact you directly to arrange for the payment of any charges that may be due.

For the following countries or regions, duties and/or taxes will be collected in the cart during the checkout process:

Common Clearance Fees

Disbursement Fee

- In order to expedite customs clearance, the carrier may advance duty and tax charges on the customer's behalf. A disbursement fee based on the amount advanced will be assessed to the customer when noted in the tables below.

Security Surcharge

- Heightened international security requires the carrier to make ongoing investments to meet more stringent international security conditions. A security fee may be imposed.

Warehouse Fee

- If your order is unable to be delivered, or duties and taxes are not paid, a warehouse fee may be applied.

The table below shows estimated duty and tax rates. Please be advised that Blue Nile has no control over these charges. The actual amount charged by customs may differ from the rates below. Country of origin information for your order can be provided by our diamond and jewellery experts to assist in estimating import duties. Please contact your local customs office for further details.

Australia

Estimated Duty Rate

Loose Diamonds:

0%

All Other Goods:

AU $0 - AU $1,000:

0%

> AU $1,000:

5%

Estimated Tax Rate10% GST

Total Duty & Tax Rate Estimate: 10% to 15%

NOTE: In addition to duties and taxes, a Customs Entry Fee may apply to certain orders based on the total value of the shipment. Orders AU$ 1,001-AU$ 10,000 are subject to a Formal Entry Fee of AU$ 88.00. All orders above AU$ 10,000 are subject to a Formal Entry Fee of AU$ 190.00. These fees are required by the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.

Canada

Duties and taxes are assessed during the checkout process

Duties are calculated based on the item type and/or origin of the product. Duties are assessed on products manufactured outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries. Duties, if applicable, will be applied to your order during the checkout process.

Estimated Duty Rate: 0%-8.5%

Taxes will not appear in the shopping cart until after you have entered your billing and shipping address information. Blue Nile collects GST/HST and Quebec PST on the taxable value of all orders shipped to customers in Canada. In addition, Blue Nile collects the additional duties and PST the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assesses upon import of your order into Canada.

China

European Union

DutiesWithin the EU there is a free movement of goods, no duty will be charged when shipping to the EU.

TaxesValue added tax (VAT) is included in the pricing of our products. For the rates that are applied, please see the VAT glossary.

The UK VAT Retail Export Scheme allows the VAT amount to be reimbursed to customers when they purchase goods in the EU and then export them outside the EU. However, orders from Blue Nile are ineligible for the VAT Retail Export Scheme. Blue Nile is an internet-based mail-order company and is ineligible to participate.

Guam

Hong Kong (SAR)

Estimated Duty Rate0%

Estimated Tax Rate0%

Total Duty & Tax Rate Estimate: 0%

NOTE: An Import Declaration must be lodged with the Census and Statistics Department for all shipments after the receipt of the goods, within 14 days of importation. Penalty charges will apply if the Import Declaration is not lodged with 14 days after importation. The customer can request the carrier to fill out the Import Declaration on the customers behalf. In this case, the customer will be charged a handling fee of HK$ 12.90, plus the cost of the declaration charges.

All orders will be charged a declaration charge of HK$ 0.20 in respect of the first HK$ 46,000 of the value of the goods and HK$ 0.125 in respect to each additional $1,000 or part thereof and be rounded to the nearest 10 cents.

A Warehouse Fee may be applied to after the third day of failure of delivery. On the fourth day a fee of 2.40 HKD per KG per day will be applied.

Macau (SAR)

Estimated Duty Rate0%

Estimated Tax Rate0%

Total Duty & Tax Rate Estimate: 0%

NOTE: Orders over MOP 5000 require an Import Declaration. Prior to delivery, the carrier will contact the recipient to complete the Import Declaration at their local office. The Import Declaration may be subject to a fee of MOP 3.00. Identification is required at the time of completion.

Mexico

NOTE: Orders consigned directly to a Mexican Company must be valued under $1,000 USD.

For shipments below MXN 35,425.00 an entry fee of MXN 112.00-MXN 571.00 may be applied.

All orders require an RFC or CURP number. These are collected by our diamond and jewellery experts during the checkout process. Payment of duties and taxes can be paid to the carrier directly or through a PECA transaction. Orders may be subject to the below fees;

Contraprestacion (Pay the pedimento): MXN 57.00

Customs Processing Fee: MXN 287.00

Prevalidation (by pedimento): minimum MXN 210.00 (.008 per MXN)

The following applies to shipments over MXN 35,425.00:

Shipments over MXN 35,425.00 will require the assistance of a private customs broker. Customers are responsible for seeking out and working with a private customs broker.

If you do not already have one, you must register for a tax ID. To register for a tax ID please visit the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) website. This process will take a couple of days and should be done before your order is placed. After you have received a tax ID, you must request an Import License. Please visit the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) website to apply for the Import License. Prior to delivery, the carrier will request the following documents;

Northern Mariana Islands

Estimated Duty Rate0%

Estimated Tax Rate5.75%

Total Duty & Tax Rate Estimate: 5.75%

PHONE: 670-664-1607

Norway

Estimated Duty Rate0%

Estimated Tax Rate25%

Total Duty & Tax Rate Estimate: 25%

NOTE: Orders may be subject to a disbursement fee of 3.5% of the advanced amount, with a minimum of 158.00 NOK. If the customer does not have a deferment account there will be an additional disbursement fee of 3.5% of the total VAT amount.

Puerto Rico

Singapore

NOTE: Orders may be subject to a disbursement fee of 5% of the advanced amount, with a minimum of 10.00 SGD and a maximum of 100.00 SGD.

Warehouse fees may apply after the third day of failure to deliver. On Day 3 to Day 7 a fee of 10.00 SGD per shipment or 0.50 SGD per kg, whichever is greater, will be applied per day. On Day 8 a fee of 1.00 SGD per kg, with a minimum of 10.00 SGD will apply per day.

The recipient, as the importer of record, is responsible for working with the local authorities to resolve any GST tax issues. If a GST refund is desired because an order is returned or because an exchange, repair, or resize order is assessed GST tax, the recipient is responsible for following the procedures necessary to request such refund. Tax assessment and refund decisions are made by the Singapore authorities and are not controlled by Blue Nile. Requests for copies of shipping documents needed to apply for tax refund requests may take up to 30 business days to fulfill.

United Arab Emirates (Dubai Only)

Estimated Duty RateLoose Diamonds: 0%All Other Goods: 0%-5%

Estimated Tax Rate5%

NOTE: Duties set by the U.A.E. are non-refundable and remitted on your behalf by Blue Nile. All shipments are sent to the Dubai carrier location for collection. Identification is required at the time of collection.

US Virgin Islands

Estimated Duty RateUS Origin Goods: 0%

Estimated Tax Rate0%

Total Duty & Tax Rate Estimate: 0%

Limitations

Please note that products shipped internationally may not be designed in accordance with destination country or region standards, specifications, and labeling requirements. The customer is responsible for determining that products can be lawfully and legally imported into the destination country or region.

Privacy

Please note that international shipments are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities. Additionally, information about your order, shipment and products contained therein may be communicated to our shippers and the customs authorities as part of the customs clearance process.

Returns

To ensure you make the right choice, we offer a very flexible return policy. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you can return any item without custom engraving in its original condition within 30 days of the date of shipment for a refund or an exchange. For orders shipping to China, the 30 day period begins on the date you receive your order. Read the details of our 30-Day Returns Policy.